Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Complex Mental Health (CMHT)

The role

The psychologist will deliver psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based talking therapies to adults with complex mental health needs. They will manage a caseload and work with a multidisciplinary team in an NHS setting.

What you will do

• Deliver psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based talking therapies to adults with complex mental health presentations.
• Manage your own caseload and provide person-centred interventions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to support recovery and improve psychological wellbeing.
• Utilise a range of therapeutic approaches appropriate to patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Complete clinical documentation, reports, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to care planning, clinical discussions, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and professional practice.

Required qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Experience completing psychological assessments, formulations, and treatment planning.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills.

Nice to have

• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience working within adult mental health services.
• Knowledge of a range of evidence-based therapeutic models.
• Experience working at Band 7 or Band 8a level.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
• Varied and clinically rewarding caseload.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Chance to develop and enhance specialist skills in assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention.
• Valuable NHS experience within a community-based setting.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant specialising in Mental Health and Psychology.
• Access to a nationwide network of exclusive NHS and private sector vacancies.
• Streamlined compliance and onboarding support.
• Transparent communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Weekly payroll and prompt payments.
• Assistance with revalidation and ongoing professional requirements where applicable.
• Continual support before, during, and after your placement.

About the company

Pulse is committed to helping healthcare professionals find opportunities that match their skills, experience, and career aspirations.